Christopher D. Chaput, MD
Professor/Clinical
Spine Surgery, Division Chief
Dr. Chaput graduated from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, then attended Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He did his residency in orthopedic surgery at Scott & White Hospital/Texas A&M Health Science Center. After completing a fellowship in spinal reconstructive surgery in Baltimore, he was recruited back to Scott & White to help grow the spine division and create a center for orthopedic research that would introduce orthopedic residents to the research process and help to create advances in implant fixation, bone healing, and clinical outcomes.
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Professional Background
Education
- 1997 - MD - Medicine - Baylor College of Medicine
- 1993 - BA - English and Philosophy (Magna Cum Laude) - Southwestern University
Training
- 2003 - Fellowship - Spinal Reconstructive Surgery - Maryland Spine Fellowship
- 2002 - Residency - Orthopaedic Surgery - Scott & White Memorial Hospital
Highlights
Dr. Chaput has participated in trials that examined the effectiveness of cervical disk replacement, bone morphogenetic proteins and the use of native stem cells to improve fusion. He worked extensively with the stem cell researchers at Texas A&M to develop carriers that help stem cells heal bone in the spine faster and more reliable. He has also helped to design implants in the cervical spine that make fixation stronger and easier to achieve.
Appointments
- 2019 - Present - Professor/Clinical - UT Health San Antonio, Department of Orthopaedics
- 2023 - Present - Director/Chief of Orthopaedic Spine Surgery - UT Health San Antonio, Spine Center, Medical Arts and Research center
- 2024 - Present - Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery - UT Multispecialty & Research Hospital
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- Research & Grants
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